The adverse effects of climate change, predominantly propelled by greenhouse gas
emissions from fossil fuels, underscore the urgency of seeking sustainable alternatives to …

The hydrogenation/hydrogenolysis of 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) has been carried out
either under single (aqueous) phase or batch multiphase (MP) conditions using mutually …

A single-step protocol was developed for the hydrolytic hydrogenation of microcrystalline
cellulose into sorbitol over commercial carbon-supported Ru, in the presence of gaseous …

Valorization of biomass and plastics is an urgent assignment to achieve the goal of carbon
neutrality. Hydrodeoxygenation using bimetallic catalysts with distinct active sites is one of …

Chitin, the second most abundant biopolymer in the planet after cellulose, represents a
renewable carbon and nitrogen source. A thrilling opportunity for the valorization of chitin is …

A multiphase (MP) system composed of two immiscible liquids, water and isooctane, and
commercial 5% Ru/C as a catalyst, both with and without an additional organic liquid (OL …

Cleavage of aromatic ether bonds through hydrogenolysis is one of the most promising
routes for depolymerisation and transformation of lignin into value-added chemicals. Herein …

Different multiphase (MP) systems comprising immiscible liquid water, a hydrocarbon, and
an ionic liquid (IL) were investigated for the combined hydrogenation/hydrolysis of 5 …

Isopropenyl acetate (iPAc) proved to be an effective green reagent for the chemical
upgrading of refined and crude glycerol (CG) into valuable products, such as allyl acetate …

Catalytic conversion of glycerol to 1, 2-propanediol is an important issue for sustainable
production of fine chemicals and biodiesel. Here it is found that pure silica Beta zeolite …